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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 26, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario civil servants can work remotely on some World Cup Toronto game days: gov’t

TORONTO — Ontario’s Treasury Board says public service employees may…

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Canadians increasingly struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, report says
Star

May 26, 2026

Canadians increasingly struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, report says

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Guilbeault says Canada 'backsliding' on climate action as he resigns as MP
Star

May 26, 2026

Guilbeault says Canada ‘backsliding’ on climate action as he resigns as MP

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 26, 2026

Power restored in Toronto’s downtown core after transmission station fire

TORONTO — Toronto Hydro says power has been restored to…

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Fast-fashion brand Shein accused of stealing designs from Winnipeg-based Indigenous company
Star

May 26, 2026

Fast-fashion brand Shein accused of stealing designs from Winnipeg-based Indigenous company

Indigenous Nations Apparel Company, or INAC, a Winnipeg-based Indigenous clothing…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 26, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario municipal councillors to face stiffer ethics penalties

TORONTO — Ontario municipal councillors could soon be removed from…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music

May 26, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Drake breaks Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 record for most No. 1s by a solo male artist

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 26, 2026

Police make arrest in Toronto garage murder case, victim still unidentified

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have charged a 30-year-old…

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Education, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Social

May 26, 2026

Nicole Thompson

After 39 years, Antoni Cimolino prepares to take his final bow at Stratford

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